Kenneth Kendrick, 82, of Pottsville died Thursday, June 27, 2013, at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle.

The son of John and Minnie Ann Parker Kendrick, he was born June 23, 1931, on Crow Mountain. He was an inspector for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and retired after 35 years. Upon his retirement he went to work for the Pottsville School District as a bus driver, where he worked 13 years before retiring. Kenneth was a member of the Pottsville Assembly of God Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cliffie Essie Kendrick; three brothers; and one sister.

He is survived by a son, Dewayne Kendrick and wife, Gaile of Pottsville; a daughter, Donna Edwards of Pottsville; four stepsons, Randall Sanders and wife, Debbie, Ronnie Sanders and wife Deronda, Clifton Sanders, and Cleveland Sanders, all of Russellville; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Mayer of Dardanelle and Betty Hicks of Morrilton; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2013, at Bethel Cemetery in Russellville. The Rev. Sam Austin will officiate. Burial will follow by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2013, at the funeral home. Internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.